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Here’s how I’m targeting £16,073 a year in dividends from £20,000 in this FTSE 100 gem…

Analysts forecast this FTSE 100 passive-income gem will see strong earnings growth, lifting its annual dividend yield to a market-beating…

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Prediction: in 12 months the surging Rolls-Royce share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

Rolls-Royce's soaring share price would have doubled investors' money over the last year, The question is, can the FTSE 100…

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Growth Shares

Forget Rolls-Royce shares! I think this is a better growth opportunity for 2026

Jon Smith talks through a FTSE 250 company he believes has better growth prospects for the coming year than Rolls-Royce…

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FTSE 100: here are my 3 predictions for 2026

With most of his wealth invested in FTSE 100 stocks, James Beard dusts down his crystal ball to make three…

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Could SpaceX add 7%+ to the value of this UK growth share?

There’s plenty of excitement about a possible SpaceX IPO. If it happens, James Beard reckons this British growth share could…

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Dividend Shares

How you could invest £300 a month in FTSE 100 stocks to target a £5,000 second income

Jon Smith explains how a stream of income can be built from scratch with £300 a month just by actively…

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Down 9% in 10 years, could this FTSE 100 stock be a once-in-a-decade buying opportunity?

Diageo’s shares are trading close to levels that haven’t been seen for over 10 years. But could 2026 be the…

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What would merging with SpaceX mean for Tesla stock?

Instead of joining the stock market via an IPO, Elon Musk’s SpaceX might be set to merge with Tesla. But…

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Rolls-Royce shares look expensive… so what?

Rolls-Royce shares no longer look like the value proposition they once were. But as long as the stock keeps going…

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With dividends of up to 12.6%, these could be the FTSE 250’s best passive income stocks

The FTSE 250’s stuffed full of high-yielding dividend shares, many of which are offering returns close to 10%. James Beard…

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£5,000 buys 4,793 shares in this FTSE 250 dividend stock yielding a huge 7%

This stock currently sports a dividend yield of around 7%. But the share price is rising and the yield may…

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Rolls-Royce stock is quietly turning into an AI play

Will the artificial intelligence revolution spur Rolls-Royce stock on to greater things? Our Foolish author looks into AI's impact on…

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After crashing up to 41%, are these the best UK stocks to buy?

Many FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares have underperformed recently. This creates opportunities to find quality stocks to buy at…

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Will buying FTSE 250 stocks in 2026 make you richer?

The FTSE 250 delivered a stunning total return above 12% last year. Can it continue to make investors wealthy in…

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After slumping last week, here’s a FTSE 100 value stock to consider!

Searching the FTSE 100 for timely investing opportunities? Royston Wild thinks Ashtead shares demand a close look following recent weakness.

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Lloyds shares: here are the latest growth and dividend forecasts

Lloyds shares have risen more than two-thirds in value over the past year. But can the FSE 100 bank keep…

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2 of my favourite cheap growth stocks to consider in February!

Looking for the hottest growth stocks to buy today? Royston Wild reveals two of his favourite FTSE 250 stocks and…

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3 income stocks tipped to deliver spectacular passive income in 2026

Mark Hartley looks into the dividend policy and financial outlook of three British income stocks that are forecast to grow…

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2 ISA-boosting stocks that still look cheap in February

Dr James Fox explores a couple of stocks that appear undervalued as we move into February. He believes they should…

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Could we be in a bubble? I’m taking the Warren Buffett approach!

Christopher Ruane stands back from some investors' concerns about a possible AI stock bubble, to consider some relevant wisdom from…

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£15,000 invested in Greggs’ shares a year ago is now worth…

Over the past years, Greggs' shares have lost close to a quarter of their value. What's going on -- and…

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£1,000 buys 947 shares in Lloyds Bank. But is this the best UK stock to buy today?

Trading near £1, Lloyds' shares may not look like the value pick they once were. But could there still be…

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Dividend Shares

How much do you need in an ISA for a £4,000 monthly second income?

James Beard reveals a FTSE 100 dividend star in the financial sector that could help investors earn a four-figure monthly…

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No savings at 40? Here are 5 cheap shares to consider buying in February

Harvey Jones picks out some incredibly cheap shares on the FTSE 100, that he thinks could have huge recovery potential.…

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9% yield! Is this 1 of the UK’s best dividend stocks to buy in February?

There’s a major debt refinancing on the way for NewRiver REIT. But could it still be one of the best…

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Up 204% in 5 years! Is this epic growth stock still one to consider?

James Beard takes a closer look at a relatively unknown FTSE 100 growth stock that’s outperformed many of the more…

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Dividend Shares

Forget buy-to-let! Consider buying this cheap REIT instead

James Beard explains why he thinks this bargain FTSE 250 real estate investment trust (REIT) could do better than a…

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What’s going on with Tesla stock now?

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at one of the most intriguing publicly listed companies after Tesla stock jumped…

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Thank goodness I didn’t buy these 2 UK stocks 1 year ago. Should I consider them today?

Harvey Jones looks at two brilliant UK stocks that suddenly find themselves at the sharp end of the artificial intelligence…

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£1,000 buys 543 shares in this red-hot UK defence stock that’s smashing BAE Systems

BAE Systems' shares tend to steal the spotlight when UK defence stocks are in focus. But this stock's been a…

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Up 34% in a month and still yielding 7%! Is this FTSE 250 stock suddenly a slam-dunk buy?

After years in the wilderness there's finally some good news for this FTSE 250 struggler. Should investors be tempted by…

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Growth Shares

Is the FTSE 250’s biggest loser now the best undervalued stock to buy?

Jon Smith picks out a company that on the surface might appear to be undervalued, but explains why research is…

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This 7.5% dividend yield looks like a rare passive income opportunity to me

James Beard looks at why the dividend yield on this REIT’s so high despite it having excellent occupancy levels and…

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£10,000 invested in Microsoft stock 1 month ago is now worth…

Microsoft stock took a huge tumble after delivering its earnings for the second quarter, triggering wider panic across the tech…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million by 2036?

Aiming for a million in a Stocks and Shares ISA takes time. But once the power of compound interest gets…

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I asked ChatGPT for its top passive income stocks to buy in February and it said…

When Stephen Wright asked AI for passive income ideas for February, some of the suggestions it came up with were…

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A 4.3% dividend yield and an 8.4 P/E ratio: should I consider buying this under-the-radar cheap stock?

With a dirt cheap P/E ratio and attractive yield, could this little-known stock offer long-term growth potential AND a generous…

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Up 100% in 3 months, this US stock may be undervalued by around 173%

This US stock has been good to Dr James Fox. He bought the shares at around $9 and they've since…

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As the FTSE 250 closes in on new highs, here are the stocks I’m buying in February

Stephen Wright outlines two FTSE 250 shares with genuine near-future growth prospects. Both are on his list of stocks to…

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Here’s how a stock market crash could boost passive income potential by 33%

Jon Smith points out why the ability for investors to enhance passive income from dividend shares can increase when the…

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